title: Emergency medical services legal issues for the emergency physician.
abstract: This article discusses the elements of the legal system that impact emergency physicians and their legal responsibilities. It addresses the specific responsibilities of the emergency physician providing on-line direction to EMS units in the field, and the legal principles that control. Special emphasis is placed on compliance with new federal legislation and addressing medical-legal issues presented by field personnel during patient care situations.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Frew
mesh_terms: D003219:Confidentiality / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010360:Patient Transfer / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States